We spent a great deal of time in the weight room coming into the season. The guys came into the season fit and that should help us avoid injuries.

I think it's a good move for our program. We are playing at the highest level. Our younger players will now know what to expect the next couple of years. This is good for our program.

We lost some good seniors, but I expect to get better and better as the season progresses. Guys will start to develop a better understanding of the game. We are going to have some tough tests.

He has gotten much stronger physically and has really put a lot of time in the weight room, ... Last year, we were 50-50 in terms of running and throwing the ball. This year in our scrimmages we have thrown the ball more than we've run it.

I definitely feel that a little weight has been lifted. Now I know the next time I'm in that position, I'll know I've gone ahead and won before, so it's going to give me confidence the next time I'm in the same position.

Farewell -- farewell,For I am weary of the weight of time.